video

recipe

We like the way a single large ice cube looks in each glass (look for these ice-cube trays online or in specialty stores), but smaller cubes work fine, too: Cut the sage leaves to fit the tray compartments and add two or three cubes to each glass. Fried padron peppers make a great accompaniment to these cocktails.

recipe

For an absolute classic replace the tea syrup and seltzer with 1/2 cup cola.

gallery

Margaritas can be made in a blender or served on the rocks, and we're certainly not here to tell you that one way is better than the other. A marg is a marg, after all -- and we'll take it any way you'd like to make it! Still, if you're looking to blend your way to happiness, these are the recipes to try.

video

gallery

There are three basic ingredients that make a margarita: tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice. The rest is up to your imagination! Here are 8 delicious margarita ideas that play off the classic recipes. Mix yourself one of these sweet 'n' tangy drinks (salted rim optional but definitely recommended).

Salt or no salt? Frozen or on the rocks? Silver or gold tequila? These options are just the beginning.

video

gallery

Make your Christmas cookie exchange party even more merry with one of these fun and festive drinks. Choose from rum punch, white cranberry cosmopolitans, champagne cocktails, nonalcoholic pomegranate sparklers, and many more.